10 things you need to know before European markets open

Attendees
look up as hundreds of hot air balloons are being prepared on a
field before take off during the 2015 Albuquerque International
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 4,
2015.REUTERS/Lucas
Jackson

Swiss inflation figures are coming at 7.15 a.m. UK
time. The Consumer Price Index, issued by the Swiss
Federal Statistical Office, measures the average price change for
household goods and services. The consensus is for a rate of
-1.4%

Energy giant BP will pay a record $20.8 billion (£13.7
billion) over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill. The pay out
will settle civil claims for damages stemming from the deadly oil
spill,
U.S. Attorney General General Loretta Lynch said. The
settlement is significantly higher than a previously-announced
deal in which BP was set to pay $18.7 billion to resolve claims
from US government entities.

Google has taken a stake in Bloomberg-rival Symphony
Communication Services. The fundraising round values the
messaging startup at $650 million (£429 million),
the Wall Street Journal reported.The service is backed
by Goldman Sachs Group Inc and other big Wall Street
banks.